Marcus Stroman’s rehabbed left calf told him he could continue this season. But the Mets pitcher chose to copy out instead. Citing COVID-19 concerns, Stroman became the second Mets player in just over a week, joining Yoenis Cespedes, to opt out on the season. The right-hander was on the injured list and preparing to pitch … Continue reading NY Mets Pitcher Marcus Stroman Opts Out Of 2020 Season →

The Big Ten conference became the first in the Power 5 to cancel its 2020 football season, the Detroit Free Press reported. Facing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, the league’s presidents voted 12-2 to not play fall sports, according to the report — with only Nebraska and Iowa voting to play, Dan Patrick reported on … Continue reading Big Ten Football Cancels Its College Season →

The XFL has been sold to a group that includes former WWE star Dwayne “The Rock’’ Johnson, giving the bankrupt football league star power. Johnson, an actor and producer who played college football at the University of Miami, teamed up with Gerry Cardinale’s RedBird Capital to buy the league just hours before a planned auction … Continue reading Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Buys XFL for $15 Million →

Perhaps Joe Burrow can move out of his parents’ basement soon! On Monday evening, ESPN’s Field Yates reported details of the contract the former LSU star is expected to sign with the Bengals over the coming weeks. Per Yates, the deal will be for 4 years (with a fifth-year option) and is worth more than … Continue reading NFL Number One Pick Joe Burrow’s Bengals Contract: $36 Million →